**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with over 5 years of experience to join our team. The position involves operating and managing heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, excavators, and scrapers on commercial construction sites. While proficiency in all equipment is not mandatory, specialization in specific machinery is highly valued. **Responsibilities** + Operate excavators efficiently for construction projects. + Skillfully manage dozers for earthworks and grading. + Utilize loaders for various construction tasks. + Run scrapers for site preparation and grading. + Perform grading tasks to ensure accurate and efficient earthwork. + Handle GPS equipment for precision in construction operations. + Operate CAT equipment in alignment with project requirements. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator. + Proficiency in operating dozers, loaders, excavators, and scrapers. + Experience in grading and earthwork. + Familiarity with GPS equipment for construction purposes. + Expertise in handling CAT equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Specialization in specific pieces of equipment is welcome. + Experience in commercial construction and civil projects. **Why Work Here?** We offer performance-based raises, encouraging growth and excellence in your role. Join a supportive team where your skills are recognized and rewarded, fostering a positive and productive work environment. **Work Environment** The role is based on commercial construction sites, providing opportunities to work with state-of-the-art CAT equipment. The environment demands precision and efficiency, with a focus on civil and commercial projects. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.